Read the paragraphs and choose a modal verb to give the correct modality to the verb. Some of the modals aren’t necessary.


If your siblings want to tell you about their problem, you (1)
listen! Most of the time, you (2)
do anything about it, but letting them to talk about what they feel (3)
help them to work it through.

You (4)
talk about your own experiences to show you understand your sibling’s problems. If your brother or sister doesn’t ask if anything similar has happened to you, you (5)
go on about your own problems. Remember the most important thing you (6)
do for your siblings is just be there for them.

You (7)
be able to get practical information that can help your sibling. You probably think you (8)
tell them straightaway – but there’s a right time for everything. So, you (9)
force the information on them, instead, wait until they actually ask for it.
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